Heavy and more frequent alcohol use (especially long-term term), on the other hand, may put you at a higher risk of experiencing the more serious side effects of these medications
Follow a Tapering Schedule Your healthcare provider may suggest following a tapering schedule to come off semaglutide rather than stopping the medication abruptly
Specialist assessment is recommended for suspected drug allergy
TL;DR GLP-1 drugs such as semaglutide, tirzepatide, and liraglutide can help reduce appetite and body weight, but emerging research shows they may also increase the risk of protein, vitamin, and mineral deficiencies, especially when appetite drops sharply and food intake becomes too low or too limited
Effectiveness in Weight Loss Regarding weight loss results, studies show that semaglutide outperforms liraglutide significantly
Furthermore, Ozempic promotes weight loss by reducing appetite and slowing digestion